UH picked to finish last in MWC West division

Head coach Norm Chow supervised the University of Hawaii football team during spring practice at the UH Manoa lower campus.

LAS VEGAS >> The University of Hawaii football team is predicted to finish sixth among six West Division teams this season, according to the preseason media poll released on Tuesday morning at the Mountain West Conference Football Media Days.

The Rainbow Warriors were 1-11 last year in Norm Chow's second season as UH head coach.

Fresno State received 15 first-place votes and 174 points to edge San Diego State (15 and 172) in the West polling.

Boise State earned 20 first-place votes and 183 points as the favorite in the Mountain Division.

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Well since Jay never hired a coach in his life, or fired one, I suspect he will try to have Apple train him. And since Apple is so inept they will end up with just two applicants. One of them being Miano, and the eventual winner.

on July 22,2014 | 01:08PM

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1localwrote:

shut the program down and invest in research and academic programs. Why is the highest paid state employee ' a loss leader'?

on July 22,2014 | 03:30PM

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2disgusted2wrote:

Agree!

on July 22,2014 | 05:33PM

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DAGR81wrote:

Hawaii will have a winning season. Norm Chow's contract will be extended.

on July 22,2014 | 05:01PM

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Pacificsportswrote:

You really want a coach 70 years old?

on July 22,2014 | 07:38PM

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oxtail01wrote:

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on July 22,2014 | 08:32PM

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Giliganwrote:

Two wins will be a 100% improvement

on July 23,2014 | 06:22AM

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OldDiverwrote:

Reasonable after the performance the last two years.

on July 22,2014 | 06:19AM

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falsewrote:

makes sense!

on July 22,2014 | 06:25AM

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Morimotowrote:

Is this the "false" I wrote to last time? Regarding my username, another poster suggested I clear my cookies from my computer and then log in again, which I did. Now my original username appears. Maybe you can try it to get your original username back.

on July 22,2014 | 09:42AM

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usahwnwrote:

Let the games begin before you go guessing. Stay relentlessly positive.

on July 22,2014 | 06:26AM

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Kealiiwrote:

I'm positive this poll is more than reasonable. That said, it's still just a poll.

on July 22,2014 | 06:45AM

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Pacificsportswrote:

How the heck did we end up with such a loser like Chow when we have great, loyal, and fervent fans like usahwn, bleedgreen, and Bdpapa? But of course, we all deserve a better coach than Chow (and even his personality as evidenced with his Reardon outburst which did not show much class, with people in Utah saying, "We could have told you that.").

on July 22,2014 | 05:03PM

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Lokiwrote:

The last time UH was picked to finish last and Fresno first, they won the conference and had the biggest turnaround in NCAA history. Maybe different scenario? Maybe not.

on July 22,2014 | 06:54AM

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falsewrote:

Yup, I think people will settle with at least…….say 6 or 7 wins? That would be nice but sorry to say I'm not going to rust out and buy tickets. The stadium needs to take care of the parking issues, the drunks etc.

on July 22,2014 | 11:11AM

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BTOwrote:

1st down run up the middle, 2nd down run up the middle, 3rd down throw a 5 yard pass, 4th down punt. -- I do not think that would give us a chance to outscore the other teams much.

on July 22,2014 | 12:19PM

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geralddeheerwrote:

True. Except the offense has changed. JJ instituted the 'run and shoot' and the players took to it. Defenses were not, at that time, ready. Innovation trumped predictions and UH went to a bowl game and won. There is a different coach and dynamic now. UH is not respected. If the coaches and players play with that chip on their shoulders, a winning season is possible. We all know what has to happen if the poll turns out to be accurate.

on July 22,2014 | 04:40PM

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Pacificsportswrote:

IMHO its more than that. You have to start with the ability to match up physically first and the line. True, the Run and Shoot is no longer new, but for schools that are often out-matched physically, it, and the option, works best because it forces 1 on 1 match-ups and stretches the field. Chow's pro set can't work in Hawaii and only worked when we had the physical advantage, i.e, against Army, or when he ran trick plays off it (which will likely happen more and more this year). It doesn't matter how good your players are if your Head Coach doesn't know what he is doing. If that was true, all the Pro teams would be excellent as they are the best of the best.

on July 22,2014 | 06:40PM

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Sunnywrote:

I wonder if I can get a refund on our season tickets?

on July 22,2014 | 06:54AM

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scooterswrote:

No surprise here! No talent=no wins...

on July 22,2014 | 07:00AM

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F8THwrote:

Can't go any lower so the only way left is UP, unless you are a catfish...who like the bottom!

on July 22,2014 | 07:18AM

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droidwrote:

Actually they COULD go lower. Last year, they won a single game. This year...

on July 22,2014 | 07:57AM

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saywhatyouthinkwrote:

Yea... they beat a division II team. Had they lost that one even Jay might have wanted to fire him.

on July 22,2014 | 05:41PM

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bsdetectionwrote:

As the scientific evidence mounts that football, even at the earliest levels, causes significant, lasting, previously undetected brain damage, how long will UH pour millions of dollars into an activity so completely at odds with its educational mission? It's like a hospital giving away cigarettes.

on July 22,2014 | 07:20AM

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falsewrote:

Go asked the NCAA for that matter.

on July 22,2014 | 11:12AM

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loquaciousonewrote:

Now how did they figure this one out?

on July 22,2014 | 07:22AM

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falsewrote:

Simply by pulling the name of a team written on a piece of paper and put in a hat.
Oh, by the way there was on one piece of paper in the hat. Let's just see if they can be proven wrong. The game still needs to be played.

on July 22,2014 | 11:15AM

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CartwrightParkwrote:

#CiaoTime

on July 22,2014 | 07:25AM

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lowtone123wrote:

Not surprised by the poll. Surprised however that it's not even close. SJSU has 87 to UH 35. Maybe they will shock the world and win 4 games.

on July 22,2014 | 07:34AM

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droidwrote:

I would be shocked if they won three. The only team on UH’s schedule that Norm Chow has defeated as Hawai‘i’s head coach is UNLV, who they play at home on senior night. Northern Iowa is I-AA — also a home game. There’s your two wins.

Congrats to Stormin’ Norman who improves on last season with a 2-11 record.

on July 22,2014 | 08:09AM

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PCWarriorwrote:

Ben Over don't have the guts to bring in his own coaches. He is not an athlete and does not understand how sports work - ie, if your program sucks, get a new coach and a new direction or no one will come to your game.
As for hoops, apparently if you was a cheater before you came here and you a cheater after you came here, then you qualify for a four-year extension and pay raise.
Ben is in way Over his poorly constructed head.

on July 22,2014 | 05:00PM

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Slowwrote:

Invest many more millions into a new stadium, campus athletic facilities, better coaches, a bigger recruiting budget...hey, this is fun. Whose money we gonna use?

on July 22,2014 | 07:53AM

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BTOwrote:

C'mon, Hawaii and Punahou have pull! Just call on the Pres he can make federal funding possible, just have to make concessions somewhere. He can make a peace forum here in 2016 his last year in office. Plans could be made for the new Stadium with federal money putting in half. Might as well try.

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bleedgreenwrote:

To be expected after a 1-11 season and having to bring up a new QB. But as my blog name indicates, I am foolish when it comes to expectations. I say the Warriors win their division.

on July 22,2014 | 08:05AM

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Bdpapawrote:

Me too! Go Raibow Warriors!

on July 22,2014 | 08:46AM

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falsewrote:

Any work on Max yet ?

on July 22,2014 | 11:16AM

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falsewrote:

Drop UH football. What purpose is there, other than to satisfy the wannabe quarterbacks that barely made it through high school? I'd rather see the money spent on better education, better teachers, better research programs/equipment. Very few UH students support the program.

on July 22,2014 | 09:19AM

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Morimotowrote:

"False" try to clear your cookies from your browser and then log in again to get your original username to appear. Worked for me.

on July 22,2014 | 09:43AM

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falsewrote:

Hey Mori, thanks for the tip. Will try. Too many "falses" posting now.

on July 22,2014 | 10:05AM

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salsacoquibxwrote:

is this a surprise???

on July 22,2014 | 11:15AM

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Wazdatwrote:

WOW what a trip to think UH was in the sugar bowl and had coach Jone's who knew how to win and make it exciting for the fans. That is long gone and now its a death spiral. So sad

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808compwrote:

That sugar bowl was a fluke. UH should have lost that last game against Washington.Just throwing that in cause i'm not a football fan,not the Warriors anyway. Wahine's all the way!

on July 22,2014 | 12:24PM

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Pacificsportswrote:

At least Chow is consistent, last place last year, last place this year. BJ must love that kind of consistency, no hint that he might do something right if the predictions comes even close to being true.

on July 22,2014 | 11:29AM

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BTOwrote:

According to history that deserves and contract extension with a raise

on July 22,2014 | 12:40PM

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islandsunwrote:

There you go!

on July 22,2014 | 01:03PM

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Maneki_Nekowrote:

This is the quality of work produced by the highest paid State employee.

Think about that.

on July 22,2014 | 11:56AM

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kwenselwrote:

If this continues next season we can play on the TC Ching field it will probably fit the 9000 season ticket holders and the band. Then we won't need a new stadium get planning Norm and Ben Jay keep up the good work. Neil will give you guys pay raises for saving expenses.

on July 22,2014 | 12:43PM

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CriticalReaderwrote:

Think again. Ching field would have to be finished by then for that to happen.

on July 22,2014 | 02:35PM

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Opeluwrote:

New Coach will have Chow relieved and laughing at us all the way to the bank ? and Jay already made his excuses for the upcoming failed season to be Apple budget cuts. Messed Up !! and our kids suffer from a poor program and leadership

on July 22,2014 | 12:47PM

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KWAYwrote:

Stunning news ... NOT

on July 22,2014 | 12:50PM

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rayhawaiiwrote:

We will see from the first game.

on July 22,2014 | 01:20PM

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HonoluluHawaiiwrote:

Only way Coach Chow is going to save his job is to go 7-6 and play in The Hawaii Bowl. Let's Go 'Bows!! Let's Go 'Bows!!

on July 22,2014 | 01:52PM

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rayonosakiwrote:

did anyone think UH football could be worse than Von Appen? chow has brought this program to new lows, budget problems will persist. I hope he enjoys his last season, ruins his "legacy" , gets run out of town, and people see that his career was a fraud. who ran the offense at his stint at BYU? The head coach LaVelle Edwards!! once chow went on his own he did nothing but FAIL.

Let's go BOWS! Make them eat crow and cry "I told you so!....I just knew in my heart you guys were winners".

on July 22,2014 | 03:20PM

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todwrote:

Trivia question. How many conference games has Coach Chow won in his two seasons as UH head coach?
Ans: 1 game (UNLV at home in 2012)
that's why we are a distant last in the polls.

on July 22,2014 | 03:21PM

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saint80wrote:

duh.

on July 22,2014 | 03:40PM

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CaraKFwrote:

No Kidding ??

on July 22,2014 | 04:43PM

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saywhatyouthinkwrote:

So our highest paid state employee is projected to come in last place? Surprise! The next football coach needs to prove himself before UH shells out 500K a year. This whole situation is just crazy, Chow is not earning his money and UH ticket sales are plummeting which will drive them further into red ink. If he has any honor at all he will produce a winning season or resign after year 3, no one has the patience to give him 5 years.

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cajaybirdwrote:

Interesting comment. I wonder if the coach will resign if the first half of the season is a disaster. I've heard that the coach's son wrote his "ironclad" contract and he can really put the screws to the citizens of Hawaii. We'll see.

on July 22,2014 | 09:49PM

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Kapahowrote:

It doesn't matter where you stand at the beginning of the season, it's where you end up at the end. UH can only move up but I don't think enough to save Chow's job.

on July 22,2014 | 07:13PM

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glenn57377wrote:

Why is it that we have to now settle for real and predicted losing seasons? What is being done wrong that should be changed so that UH can be competitive and be expected to win? Whatever is wrong, change it! I'm proud of UH. They are our premier football program here in the islands. We deserve better. We have nationally ranked high schools, and we can put together a winning college program? Yes, I know a large portion of OUR talent goes to college elsewhere, and I respect their decision. Still, I want to be more than proud of our team......I want to be proud of our winning team.

on July 22,2014 | 08:23PM

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Bdpapawrote:

Welcome to my world!

on July 22,2014 | 08:27PM

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sailfish1wrote:

This must sound encouraging to the players, fans, and UH.

on July 22,2014 | 08:42PM

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magnodwrote:

Not surprising. Chow sucks so BJ is an appropriately named Ad since he sucks too. Giving Trap a raise and extension? Come on!